Extension-table



(No Model.)

J. H. KING.

EXTENSION TABLE. 7 No. 277,576. Patented May 15,1883.

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WITNESSES W I 76; @WWJ 3 I UNITED STATES ATENT OFFICE.

JESSE H. KING, OF SHANE/S CROSSING, OHIO.

EXTENSION-TABLE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 277,576, dated May 15, 1883.

' Application filed March 16, 1883. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known'that I, JESSE H. KING, a citi zen of the United States, residing at Shanes Crossing, in the county of Mercer and State of Ohio, have invented a new and useful Extension-Table, of which the following is a specification, reference being bad to the accompanying drawings.

This invention relates to extension-tables of that class which have a stationary central portion to which radial extensionleaves are adapted to be attached; and it has for its object to provide a simple and efficient table of that class in which the parts can be adjusted or placed in position with superior facility and convenience.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a bottom view of my improved table. Fig. 2 is a top view of the same. Fig. 3 is a vertical central sectional view. Fig; 4 is a detail view, in perspective, of the auxiliary leaves.

Referring to the drawings, A designates the main frame of my improved table, which is preferably rectangular in form, and is provided with the legs or support B, that are braced at the bottom by diagonally-disposed cross-pieces O 0, having a socket, I), at their center, as

shown.

On the main frame A are arranged a series of radial arms, E, provided with acenter-piece, F, on top, an eye, G, being formed through 'the said piece and armsat the center.

On the arms E is secured a stationary center-board, H, having a circumferential series of supports or brackets, I, arranged on its under side and providedwith an eye or opening, J.

K designates the auxiliary removableleaves, each of which has its inner edge, L, conforming in contour to the edge M of the portion of the stationary piece H, against which the leaf is to be placed. Each of these leaves K is provided with an iuwardlyextending arm, N, that passes, when the leaf is in position, through the eye J of the bracket I and over the frame A, and the edge L is preferably provided with projecting-pins O, that enter corresponding holes, P,'in the edge M. Theleaves K are independently arranged around the center-board H, and from the adjoining edges Q of the said leaves projects a horizontal plate, that enters a groove or kerf, S, in the e gej of the next leaf, this arrangement serving to prevent .downward strain on the leaves, and forms a neatjoint between the latter.

T is a revolving center-board, that. is provided with a spindle, U, which passes down through the eye G, and is supported in the socket D.

On the spindle of the removable center-board T is secured a disk, V, having a circumferential groove, W, around its periphery,in which groove is arranged a projecting ring, X, of

rubber or other soft or elastic material, so that the disk can be operated by pressing the foot on this ring to cause the spindle to turn and carry the board at its top.

The operation and advantages of my invention are obvious. The different parts are readily removable, and the table can be used with only its stationary parts.

I claim as my invention- 4 The combination of amain supporting-frame, a series of radial arms supported on the said frame, a stationary center-board supported on the said arms and provided with the brackets or supports, and the series of auxiliary leaves provided with arms which pass through the said brackets, and having their adjoining edges provided, respectively, with a horizontal projecting plate and akerf or groove for the reception of the plate, as set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereunto affixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JESSE H. KING.

Witnesses:

JOHN F. DELLINGER, PHILLIP M. KING. 

